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Secrets of the Sea

When moonbeams dance upon the placid sea; When billowing waves seethe endlessly; I ponder what secrets the sea might yield, Should its ageless mysteries be revealed! Are there unknown monsters lurking in the deep? Might it divulge where ancient mariners sleep? Where rest fleets of sailing ships with holds of gold? Are there seething volcanoes, disasters waiting to unfold? Where lie armadas sunk in conflict due to mankind's folly, Sunk in mighty battles with cannons' fearsome volley? Although the inscrutable sea will not confide in me, I can still meditate upon closely held secrets of the sea! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/29/2024 12:24:00 PM

a very good sonnet. I remember writing a few sonnets on the sea. Always a good topic.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/29/2024 1:01:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea - I'm glad you enjoyed and I cherish your comments and support - Bob H

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/26/2024 11:08:00 AM

Hello Robert, I enjoyed this poem. In fact will be my fav. I like the way you opened the poem on the first verse. Robert enjoy your day. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/26/2024 12:05:00 PM

Hello Robert, yes I made it my fav. I like the first verse of your poem the best. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/26/2024 12:01:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene - I'm honored that you consider it a fav! Bob H

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/26/2024 11:21:00 AM

Okay i did it. It is now my fav. have a good day my friend. /Darlene/

Regina Elliott

Date: 2/26/2024 4:16:00 AM

A wondrous maritime poem, Robert. It's quite classical. Congratulations on it being featured This is a FAVE. God's blessings to you. ~

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/26/2024 11:59:00 AM

Thank you, Regina! I'm deeply gratefull that you consider it a fav! Bob H

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/25/2024 11:12:00 PM

Westerns and nautical verse always catches my eye, an enjoyable read Bob, it's another world beneath the waters, the sea can be calm or ferocious when it wants to be. Hope you're keeping well. Congratulations on having this one featured this week. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/26/2024 12:00:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. Glad you enjoyed. I'm working on one called "The Lighthouse" and the sea. Stayed tuned! Best to you - Bob

Elena Eagle

Date: 2/25/2024 7:55:00 PM

Congratulations on having this poem featured at Poetry Soup! A wonderful piece of poetry for us all to enjoy.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/26/2024 12:02:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed, Elena! Thanks and best to you - Bob H

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/25/2024 4:44:00 PM

5/25/2025 Bob I commentented to this on your mainpage also.,hours ago and its not there! The image on it is beautiful)) So let me try again! In sum, this is a thoughtful poem about the sea… which I love? Your imagery is totally stunning! The very first two lines draw me right in. And you are right, we shan’t ever know the secrets of the sea. The sunken ships.we still are captured by its mystery and beauty.. Congrats on being an awesome…featured poem! Pangie and Irene *^* Pangie

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 2/26/2024 12:04:00 PM

Ah, your words are as smooth as slowly flowing honey from a jar, Pangie. Thank you as always for your kind comments and support. I'm working on one titled "The Lighthouse". Stay tuned - BobH

Paul Callus

Date: 1/20/2016 5:21:00 PM

A delightful poem, Robert. The mysterious sea will continue to amaze and inspire; who knows how many secrets it hides in its dark depths! ~ All the best, my friend. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/19/2016 10:04:00 PM

A beautiful poem to read BOB H., love the tranquil feel of the poem... Love LINDA

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/19/2016 2:01:00 PM

I could read endless poems about the mysteries the sea contains. There are so many creatures that have yet to be discovered and named that have existed even before mankind. It is so interesting to explore. I enjoyed your poem with its wonderful perfect rhyme. Cheers, Connie

Dan Cwiak

Date: 1/19/2016 2:55:00 AM

Another wonderful gem from your pen, Bob. Is it any wonder that you have such a strong following here on the Soup? ps. I have not seen anything posted on the Duet Contest as yet, have you? Also, I somehow managed to erase my email list, so if you would resend I would appreciate it.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/18/2016 6:23:00 PM

Hello Bob ... you've put up a number of questions to have us pondering on what may lie below the gentle waves or raging turmoil where many secrets remain hidden - thanks Bob - Lindsay

Tim Smith

Date: 1/18/2016 5:08:00 PM

Excellent write Robert. I was watching something the other night about how they can reveal the oceans bottom and some of it's mysteries.

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/18/2016 5:00:00 PM

I love your poem. The sea does hold many secrets. I wrote one called "Discretion" about the secrets of the sea, but it goes in a little different direction. Definitely A7

Jan Allison

Date: 1/18/2016 4:49:00 PM

I adore poems about the sea as I live on a little Island... the imagery and description in your poem is wonderful Robert:-) hugs Jan xx7

Jan Allison
Date: 1/18/2016 4:53:00 PM

All I could so with is warmer weather and then it would be perfect lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 1/18/2016 4:51:00 PM

Thank you so much Jan. I've been thinking about this one for quite a while and it finally gelled today. I envy you living on the island! I love island living - I spent nearly 3 years in Bermuda while in the Air Force.